Authors :
Lewis Dopgima Levai; Ekwa Yawa Monono; Benjamin Kome Ngane; Wandji Elsa Ariane Ngando; Micheal Ebong Nzume; Justin Nambangia Okolle
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 5 - May
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8026189
Abstract :
This study focuses on enhancing farm
productivity and livelihoods in the South West Region
(SWR) of Cameroon through the production and
distribution of improved seeds. Access to quality seeds is
crucial for improving agricultural productivity and food
security. However, smallholder farmers in the region
often rely on informal channels to obtain seeds, limiting
their access to improved varieties. The study aims to
bridge the gap between formal and informal seed
systems and promote the adoption of improved seeds
among farmers. Data was collected through
questionnaires administered to 500 farmers across the
region, complemented by institutional data sources. The
results indicate that the majority of respondents were
male, married, and above 40 years old.
Keywords :
Farm productivity, livelihood, improved seeds, sustainable agriculture, crop diversification, market access.
This study focuses on enhancing farm
productivity and livelihoods in the South West Region
(SWR) of Cameroon through the production and
distribution of improved seeds. Access to quality seeds is
crucial for improving agricultural productivity and food
security. However, smallholder farmers in the region
often rely on informal channels to obtain seeds, limiting
their access to improved varieties. The study aims to
bridge the gap between formal and informal seed
systems and promote the adoption of improved seeds
among farmers. Data was collected through
questionnaires administered to 500 farmers across the
region, complemented by institutional data sources. The
results indicate that the majority of respondents were
male, married, and above 40 years old.
Keywords :
Farm productivity, livelihood, improved seeds, sustainable agriculture, crop diversification, market access.
